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The Mendip School
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- Doulting BA4 4FZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' skills develop well over time in mathematics, science, and writing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and orderly atmosphere; pupils feel safe and are safe at school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Good strategies are in place to support families and pupils; however, attendance remains low for some.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and are proud to work at the school; morale is high.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Good-quality teaching supports pupils to achieve good outcomes.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff adapt their teaching strategies effectively to match pupils鈥� needs.
Communication with Parents: Staff often strike up supportive communication with parents and carers.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents who expressed a view said that they were happy with how the school manages behaviour.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders have good strategies to support families and pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act to seek advice and involve other agencies if needed.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Effective professional development ensures continuous improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils say they know who to talk to if they have concerns.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: High expectations of behaviour; staff communicate effectively with pupils.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Some risk assessments lack detail; safety strategies may be missed.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers a wide range of sports and adventure activities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils are involved in practical learning like caring for hens.
Outdoor Facilities: Supports flexible learning both inside and outside.
Career Counselling Services: Partnerships with other schools provide careers guidance and alternative courses.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Study entry-level qualifications and Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme available.
Support for SEND: The school caters for pupils with autism spectrum disorder and communication needs.
Subjects Offered: Range of accredited courses available, including English, mathematics, and science.
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About Us
The Mendip School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 164 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.42% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.4 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 90 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.22% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -15.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.0 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.13% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 12.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 28.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.91 | 2.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 64% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.39% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.12 | 2.35 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 67% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.33 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Mendip School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1